Online Jobs - Teach English from home

Katy, TX 77450 (29.758799, -95.74751)

2019-05-25 (valid until 2020-03-24)

The VIPKid Teach English Online Opportunity

Looking for a flexible online teaching opportunity? What if we said you could
wear yoga pants while doing it? We are seeking passionate educators to
teach English online to over 300,000 students in China – with the
flexibility to teach from anywhere and earn competitive pay of $14-$22/hour.

VIPKid is the leading global online K12 education leader and #1 Company for
Remote Jobs by Forbes (as rated by FlexJobs). We’ve created a live,
one-on-one online learning platform that matches motivated kids studying English
in China with inspiring teachers like you. Also rated in Fast
Company’s top 50 Most Innovative Company in the World we work with
educational partners like ETS, TESOL and National Geographic Learning to develop
the best curriculum and cutting-edge platform.

Why Teach with VIPKid?

Benefits

Flexibility with no commute and no minimum hours

Curriculum provided

Opportunity to earn additional rewards

An amazing community of 40,000 teachers

Ability to participate in local events and conferences

We develop the curriculum and our teachers work from wherever they want, set
their own schedules, and take home competitive pay. Oh, and if you’re
getting nervous that you don’t know any Chinese, don’t be.
There’s no need to speak Chinese.

We also have a cutting-edge platform. Teachers love the fact that our classes
are one-on-one. And they really, really love the fact that our highly
interactive platform means:

Compensation

Who We Are

VIPKid connects children in China with the world’s best teachers for
real-time one-to-one online English immersion learning. Simply said, we
allow teachers to change kids’ lives without uprooting their own. A global
education company, our mission is to inspire and empower every child for the
future. Founded in 2013 and formally launched in 2014 after a year of piloting
and curriculum development, we have become China’s market-leading
education startup, with offices in both China and the US.

What Inspires Us

Our founders worked as both educators and administrators for decades prior to
founding VIPKid. We’ve taken those experiences – as well as our
passion for motivating and engaging young learners - with us to our work at
VIPKid. We aim to provide a truly global education – and with teachers and
students all over the world, were able to deliver exactly that. Our technology
enables personalized learning and a connection between teachers and students
across the world.

Our philosophy (and philanthropy)

One of our core beliefs is that every teacher, student and employee who works
with VIPKid has a need to learn (and keep learning). And since there’s no
–one-size-fits-all for education, we’re constantly exploring ways to
spark curiosity and create more opportunities to grow. As such we base our
curriculum on a progressive pedagogy but we also put our ideals into action. In
addition to our 300,000 paying students we support 300 low-income rural schools
in China through our Rural Education Project. This program provides free English
classes to students, helping improve even more lives.

About this Job

Contract term: 6-Months

Start date: Immediately

How many students do I teach in each class?

All VIPKID classes are one-on-one to ensure we meet 100% of each student’s needs.

Do teachers always teach the same students?

No, teachers teach any student who books their class.

Do classes take place on Skype or another platform?

VIPKID has developed its own education platform to facilitate our one-on-one classes.

Interview

Where does the booked interview happen?

The interview happens on our portal at t.vipkid.com.cn. After you book an interview, on the day of your interview, you can enter the classroom one hour before the interview to test your equipment before it starts. Make sure you test your equipment beforehand, as we are also evaluating your equipment to see if your internet connection is able to maintain a 30-min smooth connection with a server in China.

Why is the interview and demo so important?

The interview is very important as it, along with your qualifications, decides whether or not you will be accepted to work with VIPKID and it will determine your base service fee (payment).

What do I need to display in the demo lesson?

You will need to display how well you are able to explain activities to a foundation level student, how you are able to elicit complete answers from the student, your ESL teaching skills and your time management. Also, be prepared for the slides as it is very obvious if you never looked at them and could result in failing the application process in some cases.

There are no interview slots available. What should I do?

Interview time slots are shown for the next 3 days. If you are not available to interview in the times shown, you can 1) choose Method 2 and record an interview or, 2) come back to the portal 3 days before your desired date to book an interview.

How do I interview at VIPKID?

There are two methods to interview with us. You can:

Book an interview: Pick a timeslot from the calendar shown on the interview page.
Join us for a 30-min session where you showcase your teaching skills to a VIPKID recruiter.

Record an interview: Record your demo lesson at your own time so that a VIPKID recruiter can evaluate you. Instructions on how to record your interview can be found on the interview page.

What will I be evaluated on?

Please take a look at our Applicant Performance Indicators, which highlight all areas that our candidates will be evaluated on when they interview at VIPKID.

What are must-dos to be successful at the VIPKID interview?

-Practice the demo lesson PPTs.

-Take a look at our Applicant Performance Indicators so you know what we are looking for in candidates.

-Teach from a place with good background and lighting.

-Good Internet connection.

About this Job

About

VIPKID is the fastest growing education startup in China & with 40.000 Teachers in the USA and 300.000 Students.
Our mission is to teach English to Chinese children. We have grown 4x in last 365 days.
Job Categories : 25-3041.00 Tutor, 25-3099.00 Teachers and Instructors, All Other
Job Type: PART_TIME (Part Time)

Feedback from Users

Kaylin Strahler 2019-02-21 20:09:15 How old do you need to be to apply?

Amber Rodriguez 2019-02-17 09:09:25 I am currently a pre-school/toddler teacher for Hays C.I.S.D (paraprofessional) i do not have a teaching degree am i able to apply?

Kumar W 2019-02-10 13:21:03 I have a diploma from Hotel Management College in Sri Lanka and I have Associated Arts degree from Junior College in the USA. Currently, I teach cooking in the USA for young students at a non-profit organization. Am I qualified to apply for this job? Please let me know because I am very interested and very capable. Thank you kindly.

A.K 2019-02-08 22:40:53 I have a bachelors degree in English, but I wanted to know if I need to be a native speaker of English to qualify as a teacher.

Ashleigh D 2019-02-07 19:42:59 After reviewing the requirements and other details, I am very interested in this position! I noticed one of the requirements are a bachelors degree. I will be receiving my bachelors degree from East Carolina University in May of this year (only a little under 3 months).I am wondering if I could go ahead and start my application process now so that by the time May gets here I will know the status of my application process.
Thanks for your help,
Ashleigh

L.K. 2019-02-01 13:29:42 I dont have a headset. What kind do you recommend?

L. K. 2019-01-16 10:40:38 I have a different question. I am a qualified and experienced ESL teacher, but I am a Canadian living in US with my husbands visa. I do not have a work visa for the US but can work in Canada. Can I work for you while living in the US?

Sterling 2019-01-15 14:30:43 Do you have jobs for students pursuing a bachelors degree, or have an associates?

Regan Holmberg 2019-01-07 09:05:15 Hello!
I hate to ask but I was wondering if a bachelors degree is a hard requirement? Im in the process of getting my bachelors degree currently and would love to apply to your program. I have years of experience tutoring and substitute teaching and I have a passion for the work that your company does and would love to be a part of it. However I dont want to waste your time with an application if an in process degree does not meet requirements.
Thank you for your time and I look forward to a response!

Theresa 2019-01-04 18:04:54 Good Afternoon,
I am very interested in participating in your program. I have a masters degree in TESOL, I have taught students, using an online program, and I was a tutor for a year.
This is an awesome opportunity for growth and learning on both sides.

Amary40s 2018-12-29 18:52:09 How do I apply for this job?

katie 2018-12-28 16:35:18 How much money can i earn per month

kelly 2018-12-28 15:37:49 Is bachelors degree important?

Steven Helsel 2018-12-28 12:02:26 I have an Associates Degree in General Studies. I have a Semester and a half left until I earn my Bachelors Degree in History. I have been a substitute teacher for a little over a year now. Would I be accepted to perform this job while I finish up my Bachelors?

Kristin 2018-12-27 17:14:41 What kind of a head set is needed?

QByes 2018-10-19 19:37:03 Do I need a degree to be hired through VIPKID?

Sharee Wozniak 2018-10-19 16:47:54 How does this work with the time difference in China? What time of day generally do sessions occur?
Thanks

sharoncoard 2018-10-18 12:40:21 I am look for a work in your school

Kristin 2018-10-17 18:07:09 Hi!
As a stay-at-home mom and former English teacher, this job sounds very appealing. I wondered what the hours would be?
Thank you,
Kristin

Tommy Carl 2018-10-16 08:34:24 I am very interested as a veteran teacher. I will apply from home. I am currently at school. Any data you could send would be wonderful.

Freidacarey 2018-10-15 23:04:40 This job sounds interesting,but i dont have anything on paper or a degree showing ive worked with kids,in 1993 i was a volunteer subsitute teacher for pre k i worked with children ages 4 and 5. And also when i took my ged classes a girl that was in my class couldnt understand the way the teacher taught her how to do our math,but she did understand how i taught her and one more thing,my husband is hispanic so i am currently learning spanish and i teach him english everyday,hopefully there will be a program one day that doesnt require a degree thanks to you all

Laura 2018-08-01 00:08:25 Do you require or sponsor an online ESL teaching certificate?

tt 2018-07-26 14:52:23 Dear Tutree,
Im very interested in the job. Though English is not my native language, I was adopted at the age of 14 and I can speak, write, and listen fluently. I graduated from University of California, Davis with a bachelors degree in Microbiology. I have abundant experiences in tutoring and working with kids. I know the most effective and efficient way of teaching kids how to learn a language. Would I be qualified for this job? Id like to know whether you would be willing to consider non-native English teachers.
Thanks so much for your consideration!

Stephen Fields 2018-07-20 09:54:19 What type of hours can I expect? I have a regular full time swing-shift job that I would need to work around. Im very interested in this to supplement my income. Thanks.

RRD1967 2018-07-18 16:20:08 This sounds like a fun job!! From 2003-2013 I worked students pre-school - 12th. Working with one student would not be a new job duty. I had a wonderful opportunity of work with autistic children and students with behavioral issues/disabilities. Thank you for your time. I look forward to hearing from VIPKID.

Nicole Goennier 2018-06-30 12:48:12 The only question I have while doing the application is that I do not have a link for the short little introduction video of myself. I was wondering if there was another way to send that video to whomever it is that needs to see it because I would very much like to do this job, I just dont have a link for the video.

Michellema0327 2018-06-29 18:29:47 I can teach well, i can teach them

Josh 2018-06-29 12:58:04 How important is the Interview step anyway?

sysadmin 2018-06-29 12:48:46 Hey guys, do remember applying for the job is not done in the comments box, but rather in the apply button in the top left (just a friendly reminder).
Have a fantastic day! :)

Gary Thomas 2018-06-28 01:51:18 I have a Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education and a Masters In Secondary Education as well as 35 years of teaching experience (4th/5th grade core subjects including English and 10th grade Comprehensive English). I have also taught 7th/8th grade Social Studies where ESL students were mainstreamed into my classes and English was emphasized by adjusting curriculum to meet ESL standards. Am I someone you would be interested interviewing? Also, approximately how much actual teaching time is done in a month?

Denise De Vine 2018-06-26 16:55:02 Would love to work with kids online and teach them English!

Elijah Aiken 2018-06-22 15:08:54 Hello!
I have recently applied to be an English tutor here on the website! I would love to know when I should expect to hear anything back from the hiring team about position availability or offers. Thank you so much for your time!
-Elijah Aiken (elimarkaiken@gmail.com)

Tiana Preator 2018-06-19 10:58:59 It says that it is a 6 month contract.....does that mean a minimal of months or that the job is only a maximum 6 months?

Andrew Phillips 2018-06-16 19:54:41 I am 18 years old and I just graduated high school. I have severe anxiety and depression which keeps me from being in public for long periods of time, in which case, it hinders my ability to work. But then I came across this job. It is literally perfect for me. I speak perfect english and I am very good with kids. I would love to hear back from you about my ability to get this job.

jaymonty 2018-06-15 10:02:17 Do I need a degree to be hired through VIPKID?

StellaKoulouris 2018-06-13 07:08:07 I am an English teacher with a BA MA in English Lit. 24 years teaching and presently living in Greece. I am an American native speaker from NY. Can I appy?